Thank You, Nino!

Regardless of whether the other party truly meant it that way, Fushimi Makoto was genuinely grateful for their help.

So when they arrived at the filming location and met up with Hayato Hayama and the others, Fushimi Makoto immediately approached him and said seriously, "I want to give you an important role."

Hayato Hayama laughed and said, "Acting? I'm quite interested, but you showed me that story, and apart from the grandmother and the female lead, the other characters seem to have very few scenes, right?"

Fushimi Makoto nodded, his face earnest. "So, how about you play Grandma's old flame?"

"I refuse!"

Hayato Hayama refused incredibly quickly.

A group of people at the scene couldn't hold back their emotions.

Fushimi Makoto dropped the pretense and joked, "Aren't you the type who never refuses a friend's help?"

Hayato Hayama said helplessly, "I'm a high school student, how am I supposed to play the role of an old lady's lover?"

"Makeup is fine; after all, wearing makeup is like wearing a mask."

"Um?"

Hayato Hayama was taken aback.

He stared subconsciously at Fushimi Makoto's face, who seemed oblivious. "With today's makeup techniques, that kind of effect is achievable. It's just that you might find the feeling of wearing a mask a little uncomfortable."

Hayato Hayama was silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed heartily, "I've learned a lot! I'll observe carefully this time, and if I have the chance in the future, I'll play an old man."

With professionals Fushimi Makoto and Yukino overseeing the project, along with professional extras and the lead actress Nakano Ichika, the initial filming went very smoothly.

Later, one of the boys among the students who offered to help got into trouble.

Aizawa, are you alright?

During the break, Fushimi Makoto approached the other person and handed him a bottle of water.

Yukino stood behind and watched. She wanted to improve and learn, and she wanted to see how Fushimi Makoto would handle the situation.

Ichika and Itsuki were also nearby.

"I'm sorry, I've never acted before, and this time I'm playing the grandmother's son, which feels a bit strange."

The boy named Aizawa looked apologetic. He had taken the initiative to share milk with Fushimi Makoto, which is how the two became acquainted in class.

"It's okay, everyone's like this the first time," Fushimi Makoto said with a smile.

Seeing that the other party was still tense, Fushimi Makoto glanced at Yukino and the others. "Let us boys talk alone."

"Good."

Although Yukino was reluctant to leave, she agreed anyway.

After the three girls had walked a little further away, Nakano Ichika suddenly asked, "Makoto, how do you think Makoto will solve this?"

Yukino said casually, "It's simply to help Aizawa relax and adjust his mindset. He deliberately made the girls avoid the topic, so it must be something only boys like, to make Aizawa feel relaxed."

Nakano Ichika clapped her hands with a smile, "Excellent, excellent! As expected of a Makoto scholar!"

Yukino chuckled, "Miss Catgirl, aren't you wearing your cat ears today? Otherwise, if you had heard Fushimi's tone just now, you should have been able to understand, instead of asking me a question."

The two seemed to have returned to the stage of online arguments on their phones.

Nakano Ichika remained calm, trying to score a point. She raised her delicate white hand, making a small fist like a cat's paw. "Meow~"

Nakano Itsuki was stunned, thinking to herself, "Ichika, are you starting to move towards abstraction?"

But Ichika could still smile and ask, "How is it? Cute, isn't it?"

Yukino frowned slightly.

That meow doesn't sound like the same woman's voice from the phone call earlier.

Chapter 81 Thank you, Nino!

Nakano Ichika's skill in picking fights with Yukino was entirely due to her own confrontation with Hongwen that night.

I got up, I finished in seconds, what else can I say?

She performed exceptionally well during filming, and her interactions with Yukino were natural; there wasn't a single flaw to criticize.

But it's rest time now.

Rest time is the time she can freely use.

So she decisively attacked Yukino.

However, to her surprise, Yukino became unusually silent after she started outputting her output.

"Yukinoshita, why aren't you saying anything?"

Nakano Ichika carefully observed Yukino's expression, trying to find details.

Yukino still didn't answer, but suddenly turned her head to look at Fushimi Makoto and the others.

After a few seconds, she looked away and asked, "So you can now play the catgirl without batting an eye? If so, congratulations!"

That's just right!

Nakano Ichika got excited. "Congratulations on what?"

"Congratulations on taking another step forward on the road to shamelessness."

"Hey, I just overheard some people saying that to become a top actor... no, to act well, having a thick skin is an essential skill, because you need to be bold enough to ask for advice and learn from others."

Nakano Ichika quickly changed her tune, while Itsuki was still listening nearby.

Yukino and said, "That makes sense, but unfortunately, that's not what you truly think. If this continues, I'm worried about your mental health, Ichika."

Nakano Itsuki nodded subconsciously. "Yukinoshita is right, Ichika, mental health is also very important."

No, whose sister are you anyway? Why are you siding with an outsider?

Nakano Ichika couldn't help but look over.

Nakano Itsuki, however, remained calm. "I didn't support Yukinoshita. After all, you two are always arguing, and it's affecting my studies. But what she said just now really makes a lot of sense. It's not just you; we all need to be careful."

Nakano Ichika clutched her forehead in pain. "That lecture was so hard to keep up with."

Yukino's lips curled into an approving smile, "I disagree with you. It's Itsuki's serious attitude towards important matters that you should learn from."

Nakano Itsuki smiled somewhat embarrassedly.

As for Fushimi Makoto, everyone had already figured out why Aizawa hadn't performed well due to nervousness.

Yukino overly strict and serious.

From the very beginning of filming, she treated everyone equally and strictly.

On one hand, she really wanted to finish the shoot perfectly, to prove something to her mother and sister.

On the other hand, Nakano Ichika's acting skills are more than enough for a short film, which inspired her to pursue a more perfect shooting.

Nakano Itsuki is also a newcomer; she is currently working on sound recording under Fushimi Makoto's guidance.

As for lighting and filming, Fushimi Makoto and Yukino basically handled everything.

Fortunately, short films don't require the same massive workload as TV dramas, and because Fushimi Makoto experienced Time Loop, he was able to take on multiple roles and excel in each one.

If you feel tired, have a bottle of [Powerful Red Bull].

"You can try to relax, for example, by thinking about happy things, or about people or things that you care about a lot..."

Hayato Hayama was assisting, suddenly remembered something and chuckled, "For example, do you have a girl you like? You can think about her more often; that can ease your nervousness."

Fushimi Makoto nodded secretly. They were both at the age of First Love, so it was normal for them to have girls they liked.

But Aizawa said somewhat shyly, "I don't have a girl I like."

Hayato Hayama: "Do you have a favorite celebrity?"

"No." Aizawa shook his head again, then quickly added, "No, there is..."

After saying that, he actually blushed and smiled shyly.

As he laughed, the smile became a little strange.

Fushimi Makoto immediately felt a sense of familiarity.

Hayato Hayama and the other boys were a little confused. "What's with that expression?"

"It's nothing," Aizawa quickly shook his head.

Fushimi Makoto lowered his voice. "Do you like female celebrities?"

"... yes."

"Fukada? Shinoda? Hatano?"

"Hiss!"

Aizawa's smile became even more awkward.

Fushimi Makoto thought to himself, "I knew it was true."

There are so many teachers here who work diligently. Even if students can't criticize their work through formal channels, they can always find a way to do so.

"Oh, so it's this celebrity."

Hayato Hayama understood as well.

"Um, let's talk about something else," Aizawa said, indicating he couldn't stand the topic and atmosphere.

Fushimi Makoto decided to do it himself.

[Nakano Nino's Gift]

To unleash the full power of this buff, you need to make your emotions intense.

So, the first thing to do is adjust your emotions.

The translation is: I even deceive myself.

After more than ten seconds of contemplation, Fushimi Makoto's expression gradually hardened. "Aizawa- kun, there's something I'm not sure if I should say?"

"Oh? Just say what you want to say. You're the first person who's been willing to talk to me since the start of the semester. We've been friends for a while now."

"Very well, then I'll tell you a secret as a friend. I actually plan to use this short film to make my club famous and hopefully become the new film department of our school."

"What?"

Hayato Hayama were taken aback.

Everyone assumed that Fushimi Makoto was just doing it for fun or out of hobby, and they planned to use this club activity to satisfy their interests.

But they never expected that Fushimi Makoto harbored such enormous "ambition".

"You really want to set up a new film department?"

Hayato Hayama was the most surprised. He had discussed a similar topic with Fushimi Makoto before, but they were both joking and no one took it seriously.

"That's right, I'm going to replace them and become the new film department." Fushimi Makoto's aura at this moment was very much like that of Big D in a certain movie.

The commotion grew louder and louder, gradually attracting the attention of Yukino and the others.

Since Fushimi Makoto didn't try to hide his voice, everyone present heard it clearly.

"I know you're afraid you won't do well because you're a beginner and lack confidence. But you know what? Itsuki was also participating in this kind of activity for the first time. When I first talked to her about it, she was timid because she was afraid of not doing well. But she practiced every day, and she did a perfect job with the sound recording today."

Fushimi Makoto finished speaking, Nakano Itsuki stared in surprise, not understanding why he had suddenly mentioned her, and felt a little shy.

Fushimi Makoto continued, "You all know Yukinoshita. Her academic performance is as outstanding as her physical appearance. She never cares about other people's disapproval. Just like when she was doing this kind of thing for the first time, she was able to concentrate all her free time and practice diligently again and again, so her performance today was just as perfect."

Not far away, Yukino's beautiful eyes flickered, thinking, "Did you install surveillance cameras in my house?"

Nakano Ichika, on the other hand, was full of anticipation. "It's my turn next!"

To everyone's Fushimi Makoto's tone shifted, and he said gently, "It's normal to be afraid and lack confidence. I would be afraid too if you asked me to do professional work that I've never done before. But as long as you bravely try and practice, you'll always gain something."

He was like a kind elder encouraging a timid younger generation. "To move forward bravely doesn't mean to be without fear, but to choose to move forward even in the face of fear. Just as a flame flickers in the wind but doesn't go out, true courage shines even brighter under pressure."

His voice was kind, yet firm, so much so that even passersby stopped in their tracks.

Hayato Hayama were completely stunned.

They didn't quite understand why Fushimi Makoto could be so serious.

Most importantly, they could all feel their fighting spirit stirring within them.